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    Question about contractor to permanent contract

    Hi, I would like to know if it is possible to sign a contract where you agree to automatically go permanent after a period of time? If yes, should you agree on all terms before signing: contractor day rate, permanent salary, bonuses? Or do you need two separated contracts? Cheers
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    Quandary over contracts

    Hi, Looking to get some input on the following. I'm presently in contract with an bank, all fairly okay but coming to 18 months now and the next renewal, whilst likely, will be a bit tougher as it has to be approved from on high. A rate rise is unlikely too. Renewals after that are unknown...
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    American-based IT Contract - clarifications?

    Hi everyone, First-time contractor here with a couple of questions that I wanted to clarify. I'm currently working with a company, but my visa with them is expiring and I am moving back to the United States in a few weeks. I've worked out an agreement with them to continue contracting for the...
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    Never ending contract

    Hi! I really hope someone here can help me. Last March I agreed with a local IT consulting firm to do some Web development work for a local business. We agreed via txt message to develop a system worth 50 hours worth of work. It sounded like a great way to make a bit of extra cash in my spare...
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    Terminated for asking questions about my data.

    Please delete thread.
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    Personal data request - is this normal / legal?

    Hey all, I’ve just landed a new contract - as part of the recruitment company’s vetting process they are asking for copies of my passport, address and NI number. This is on top of all the company documentation. I have two issues: 1) is this legally required? I am technically employed by my...
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    Pre-employments checks after contract already started

    I am currently in a 6 months contract with my new client. This time I don't have any middleman/agency, is just me and my client. I am there for 3 weeks already, work is going smooth all seems fine. I recently received an email from some external background checking company that asks me for 3...
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    Contract clause where Company indemnifies agency against IR35 losses

    Hello, I am the director of my own business providing specialist IT services. The location where the services are carried out and the way in which they are carried out is not determined by the agency or the client. The agency contract which I am being asked to sign includes the following...
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    Thinking of taking the leap into contracting

    Hi all I am 24 and have 3 years industry experience in data and analytics. This has built my skills in scrum meetings, sql, excel, power bi, ssrs, crystal reports, data warehous mapping and understanding feeds, working off jira or vsts boards. Having worked with many contractors in my permanent...
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    New contract - IR35 free

    Hello all, I am a Software developer and just got a new contract with a company last week. They made the offer, I accepted now comes the time to sign the contract. One of the sections is bothering me (two actually). It states: and the last box to tick states: I find this very confusing as...
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    Recruiters and real estate agents are same

    Here is my story of hiring process with COMPANY-X. 1) The agency advertised the job with the rate range £500-£575. Also still have job confirmation in my inbox though its been removed from Jobserve. 2) I applied for a job and agreed the rate of £550/day with the AGENCY-Y. Also have this...
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    Work in Belgium, Live in UK

    Hi, I'm looking at a contract in Belgium where the company allows 70-80% working from home (which would be UK for me)... So likely one week a month working in the Belgium office. Would i be able to use my UK Ltd company for this and pay corp tax and personal tax on wage dividends only in the...
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    Turned up for first day, then had to leave

    Bit of weird one this. I interviewed for a position which I got. Contracts signed with Agency and start date agreed. It was all quite rushed as the client wanted my to start ASAP. This is a gig where I'll be working mostly from home, so was agreed that I'd do the first week at the clients...
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    Agency asking me for Onboarding Information 9 months into Contract

    9 months into a contract my agency onboarding team has emailed me asking for an updated CV which includes all the months for all my contracts for the client's 'auditing retirements'. This is ridiculous seeing as I was contacted, interviewed, offered the contract and accepted on the CV version...
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    Contract Ended by Client, false info given to Agency

    Hey guys, I've just had my six month contract ended by my client, although mutual. In a nutshell, Started February, due to a mix up in paperwork on my client's end and the nature of the work, I was sent home while this was sorted by them. I had only been paid for two weeks work at this point...
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    which firm to use for a Contract Review

    Hi I have just been offered a new six contract, any suggestions as to who I should use to review it and why? So far I have had all my contractors review by one firm, sometimes I think its a wise idea to have another look around. I have tried talking to a different firm, but after 5 mins...
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    Extensions to contract not signed but agreed on email

    Hello - Being an IT contractor working under my own LTD, I was offered a 3 month extension a couple weeks ago by my recruiter on behalf of the client for who I have been engaged with for the last 6 months on a huge IT project. The agreement was made over email between myself and the recruiter...
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    From Permanent to Contractor for the same company IR35

    Good afternoon, I've been a permanent member of a company for 2 years but I am ready to jump to a contract role. it has been offered me the opportunity of become a contractor for the same company where I am working now. As I have read in the internet and this forum this is a clear of case...
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    Contract Terms

    I've been asked to sign a contract and had a couple of questions regarding the terms. Am I being reasonable or should be aware of any red flags. Portal Contract The agency (Lorien) refuse to email me a contract. They said I have to view it (in separate sections) on their online portal. Signing...
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    Looking to freelance with some partners, where can we source work from?

    Hi, As per the title I am looking to get into freelancing with a few friends and was interesting in finding out how you folks source work and do you use any resources, agencies etc? We will be specialising in Web Application & Cloud Development using Microsoft technology stack (ASP.NET, C#...

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